Listen to program #08-34 (August 18, 2008) (Help)

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Highlights from this episode of American Catholic Radio include:

St. Angela Merici was an Italian woman who founded a religious congregation—;the Ursulines—;best known for its work in Catholic classrooms and schools around the world.

Producer Judy Zarick highlights the accomplishments of Mary McConnell, who won one of three awards given for Outstanding Catholic Educator in the Diocese of Salt Lake City. She believes in the value of Catholic education and incorporating faith and morals into the high-school curriculum. Judy interviews Mary as well as Dr. Galey Colosimo, principal of Juan Diego Catholic High School, about her contributions.

Father Don Miller answers e-mailed questions sent to Letters@FranciscanRadio.org:
• May Catholics donate their bodies to scientific research?
• Is it ever permissible not to insert a feeding tube?

This program’s Minute Meditation is “Gathered in His Name: Making Connections,” by Margo Doten.

Father Norman Langenbrunner addresses one of the controversial themes in the writing of Paul—;the roles of men and women—;and whether the saint’s attitude is sexist.

Producer John Feister talks with Dr. Paul Benson, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences at the University of Dayton (Ohio), who has a passion for how Catholic education—;especially at the university level—;nourishes the whole person.